{"product_id":"the-watcher-9781442429123","title":"The Watcher","description":"\u003cb\u003eAfter Wendy is kidnapped, the only way she can survive World War II Germany is with the help of a special dog and the family she never knew she had in this historically accurate, standalone companion to \u003ci\u003eShadows on the Sea \u003c\/i\u003ethat \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003ecalls \"a stimulating blend of suspense and history.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1942. Berlin, Germany. How did Wendy end up in such a place? Just a few months ago, she was enjoying her time in Maine, supporting the American war effort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut she was kidnapped, then betrayed by her own mother, who is actually a Nazi spy. As a new Berliner--and now a German--Wendy is expected to speak in a language she's never known and support a cause she doesn't believe in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are allies, though, among the Germans. Allies who have been watching over Wendy since she arrived. And Wendy, along with her new German shepherd puppy, must confront them. If only she can find them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer life depends on it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoan Hiatt Harlow is the author of several popular historical novels including \u003ci\u003eSecret of the Night Ponies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadows on the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMidnight Rider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar in the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJoshua's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThunder from the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBreaker Boy\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Harlow lives in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit her at JoanHiattHarlow.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Madsen\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of numerous books for children. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and lives with his wife and kids in Provo, Utah where he enjoys the outdoors, golf, and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Margaret K. McElderry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466092777746,"sku":"9781442429123","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a69aeea5-2152-433a-969b-bc17fa6bf171.jpg?v=1730115493","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-watcher-9781442429123","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}